VA Plan to Issue Urns, Memorial Plaques Sparks Concerns Veterans Will Be Barred from Burial with Spouses The National Funeral Directors Association and the Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs, as well as others, recently...
Burial in Arlington National Cemetery Since 1864, Arlington National Cemetery has served as the nation's military cemetery honoring those who served.
Nearly 5 Million Veterans Added to VA's Digital Memorial that Catalogs Grave Sites Around the World Veterans who have received a VA headstone, marker or medallion since 1996 and are buried in a private cemetery have been...
Burial and Memorial Benefits Overview There are several ways our nation honors its deceased veterans. See our detailed pages on what benefits are available.
Burial at Sea: A Time-Honored Tradition For many sailors and Marines, there is no more honored choice for their mortal remains than burial at sea.
Most States Have Veterans Cemeteries That Offer Free Burial Many states have state veterans cemeteries. Find out about the locations and eligibility requirements for your state.
Apply for Burial in a National Cemetery Now to Avoid Problems Later To ease the burden on surviving family, VA now can determine eligibility for burial in a National Cemetery ahead of time.
National Cemeteries Offer Free Burial for Veterans Just what does burial in a National Cemetery involve?
Will VA Pay for Your Funeral? The Answer May Surprise You If you think living is expensive, try dying.
When You Die, VA Will Provide a Free Grave Marker The VA provides headstones and markers for the graves of veterans anywhere in the world.
Proposed Transfer of Guard Units to Space Force Sparks Opposition from 48 Governors, 5 US Territories While a handful of U.S. governors had spoken out against the plan over the last few weeks, this latest letter marks the most...
Veterans Scammed Out of GI Bill Benefits Could Get Benefits Restored Under House-Passed Bill Advocates for student veterans applauded its passage in the House as a key milestone in fixing an injustice facing those...
Fired After 6 Months: Army Sacks Commander of Germany Unit Meant to Bolster NATO Against Russia Lt. Col. Eric Ackles, commander of 1st Battalion, 57th Air Defense Artillery Regiment, was relieved of command, the service...
Retired Captain of First US Nuclear Submarine Celebrates Turning 100 in Spokane Frank Fogarty knew nothing about nuclear physics on ships when he got pulled from his Korean War submarine duty to interview...
Why Israel Is So Determined to Launch an Offensive in Rafah. And Why So Many Oppose It Israel is determined to launch an offensive against Hamas in Rafah, Gaza’s southernmost town, a plan that has raised global...